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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
77 sports infrastructure projects of various categories have been sanctioned in the Himalayan Region amounting to ₹ 506.13 crore: Shri Anurag Thakur
“24 sports academies have been accredited and 199 Khelo India Centres  and 11 Khelo India State Centres of Excellence have been approved under the Khelo India Scheme in the Himalayan Region”
For boosting sports participation in the country, including the Himalayan Region, this Ministry implements a number of Schemes aimed at broad-basing of sports and promotion of excellence in sports. Under the Khelo India Scheme, 77 sports infrastructure projects of various categories have been sanctioned in the Himalayan Region amounting to ₹ 506.13 crore. Further, 24 sports academies have been accredited and 199 Khelo India Centres  and 11 Khelo India State Centres of Excellence have been approved under the Khelo India Scheme in the Himalayan Region. In addition, under the “Enhancement of Sports Facilities at J&K”  programme of the Government, 30 sports infrastructure projects as well as sports equipment have been sanctioned in the Himalayan UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh amounting to ₹ 273.85 crore.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports implements the following schemes for development of sports in the country, including the Himalayan Region:  Khelo India Scheme;  Assistance to National Sports Federations;  Special Awards to Winners in International Sports Events and their Coaches;  National Sports Awards;  Pension to Meritorious Sportspersons;  Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Sports Welfare Fund;  National Sports Development Fund;  Running Sports Training Centres through Sports Authority of India; and  Enhancement of Sports Facilities at J&K . Details of the above schemes are available in the public domain on the websites of this Ministry and the Sports Authority of India. Funds are allocated Scheme-wise, not State-wise. During the last three years, ₹ 4,694.92 crore were allocated and ₹ 4,590.89 crore released under the various sports development schemes of this Ministry.
This information was given by Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Anurag Thakur in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Joint Interpretative Notes on the Agreement between India and Bangladesh for Promotion and Protection of Investments
Cabinet approves Joint Interpretative Notes on the Agreement between India and Bangladesh for Promotion and Protection of Investments
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for the Joint Interpretative Notes  on the Agreement between India and Bangladesh for the Promotion and Protection of Investments.
The JIN would impart clarity to the interpretation of the existing Agreement between India and Bangladesh for the Promotion and Protection of Investments . The JIN includes interpretative notes to be jointly adopted for many clauses, including, the definition of investor, definition of investment, exclusion of taxation measures, Fair and Equitable Treatment , National Treatment  and Most Favoured Nation  treatment, expropriation, essential security interests and Settlement of Disputes between an Investor-and a Contracting Party.
Joint Interpretative Statements in general play an important supplementary role in strengthening the investment treaty regime. With increasing Bilateral Investment Treaty  disputes, issuance of such statements is likely to have strong persuasive value before tribunals. Such pro-active approach by States can foster a more predictable and coherent reading of treaty terms by arbitration tribunals.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 320
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage achieves nearly 125 Crore
More than 71 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has achievednearly 125 Crore  today. More than 71 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10383981
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
9507474
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|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18379326
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
16518062
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
460920066
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
229552873
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
185286789
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
122077662
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
116029739
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
79953680
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|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
790999901
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|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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|
457609751
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|
Total
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|
1248609652
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 1st December, 2021 
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|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
114
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
8927
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
215
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
16029
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1329746
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
3752230
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
310387
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1019311
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
191257
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
526833
|
|
1st Dose Administered in Total
|
|
1831719
|
|
2nd Dose Administered in Total
|
|
5323330
|
|
Total
|
|
7155049
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Dealer Owned Dealer Operated model for setting up CNG stations by private players launched by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
The Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today launched the Dealer Owned Dealer Operated  model for setting up CNG stations. He released the general guidelines for the schemes, under which the entire earmarked dealer plot shall be developed exclusively for setting up of CNG station and allied commercial activities at the discretion of CGD activities. Under the scheme, 87 Geographical areas serviced by 23 entities authorized will be covered.
More than 1500 CNG stations are presently operational in the country, catering to the demands of over 33 lakh CNG vehicles.Under the 9th round of CGD bidding, more than 4600 new CNG stations are expected across India in next 8 years. The ongoing 10th round of CGD bidding envisages to cover 50 GAs, covering 124 districts spread over 14 states, accounting for 24% of India’s area and 18% of its population. After 10th bidding round, 53% of the country’s area and 70% of its population will have access to CGD networks. As more and more CNG stations come up, more than 10% CNG stations may be based on DODO model.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pradhan said that the country is moving towards the gas economy, as this fuel is cheaper and less polluting. The PNGRB has undertaken unprecedented expansion of CGD network, and this will lead to laying of more gas pipelines, increased production and availability of the gas, and also last mile connectivity of the infrastructure to provide CNG and PNG to the consumers. He called upon the investors and private players to participate in the growth of gas based economy by using the opportunity provided through DODO.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Shri Piyush Goyal asks footwear industry to focus on quality and make a global mark
Quality Control Order  for leather and non-leather footwear will be implemented with effect from 1 July 2023: Shri Piyush Goyal
Domestic manufacturing of footwear manufacturing machinery and components must be encouraged: Shri Piyush Goyal
Importing of low quality and low-cost raw material must be discouraged: Shri Piyush Goyal
Minister asked footwear manufacturers to make the best possible use of FTAs that India had signed
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal asked the footwear industry to focus on quality and reduce import dependence to capture a larger share in the international Market. He was addressing a gathering of over 100 industrialists engaged in manufacturing of sports shoes in India today in New Delhi.
The Minister emphasized that Quality Control Orders  for leather and non-leather footwear would be implemented with effect from 1 July 2023. He reiterated that BIS standards need to be followed for better quality and larger production which eventually leads to good quality products for the consumers.
The Minister said that if industry stakeholders provided substantial facts/data regarding under invoicing and under valuing of imports, the government would take action. Shri Goyal said that high quality production and for large capacities in the sector is the need of the hour. He added that business practices must be improved for betterment of footwear industry.
The Minister expressed concern about the importing of low quality and low-cost raw material and said that the tendency needed to be addressed. Shri Goyal also stressed that dependence on import of machinery needs to be reduced and domestic machinery manufacturers should be encouraged. He said that encouragement of production of components in India needs to be looked into. Footwear Design and Development Institute  will also support in this regard, he said.
Shri Goyal urged the footwear industry players to strive to assess the quality and standards which consumer expects. 'Improvement in the quality will help gaining importance in global market', he said. He asked India’s leading manufacturers to assess the trends of the Countries with larger global share in export. He also asked footwear manufacturers to make the best possible use of the FTAs that India had signed. He added that the Indian Footwear & Leather Development Programme needed to be relooked at.
The Minister said BIS and FDDI shall establish testing facilities at the industry clusters. He suggested that the creation of Common Facility Centres for moulding and designing with the support of FDDI may be encouraged. He noted that Production Linked Incentive  Scheme was also being considered to create large capacities and promote economies of scale. The Minister also said that officials of DPIIT and industry representatives should study international best practices of quality so that they can be implemented in India.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 196.64 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 7.29 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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|
VACCINE DOSES
|
|

|
|
SUPPLIED
|
|
1,96,64,39,625
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
|
|
7,29,66,750
More than 196.64 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 7.29 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Special programmes conducted on the occasion World Environment Day by CBC Maharashtra – A Photo Journey
Pune : 5 June 2023
On the occasion of the 50th World Environment Day today, various activities and programs were undertaken by the Regional Offices working under Central Bureau of Communication, Pune, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. This included activities such as plantation of trees, distribution of cloth bags, creation of public awareness posters, guidance on environmental issues, swearing of attendees, cycle rally and others.
Here is a pictorial glimpse of events organized by Nanded, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Solapur and Wardha offices.
Posters created on International Year of Millets at Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth Parbhani, Maharashtra
Creative Minds: Students drawing posters on World Environment Day at Wardha and Nagpur, Maharashtra
Students cleaning the premises in Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth Parbhani, Maharashtra
People presented for the Environment Day programme took a pledge to use cloth bags instead of plastic bags in Nagpur, Maharashtra
Cloth bags were distributed in market of Bhende, Ahmednagar and Parbhani
Experties sharing their knowledge with citizens of Wardha and Nagpur
A cycle rally was organised by CBC, Aurangabad to make awareness about single use plastic
Trees were planted in Buldhana, Nagpur and Bhende village of Ahmednagar by villagers
Certificates were given to the students who participated in the activities at Nagpur and Wardha
Environmental protection lessons were taught through cultural programs by PRTs
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President greets people on the eve of Id-ul-Zuha
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of ‘Id-ul-Zuha’. In a message, he said that the festival is an ode to the virtues of devotion, faith and sacrifice and inspires feelings of brotherhood, compassion and unity.
Following is the text of Vice President's message:
"I extend my warm greetings to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of ‘Id-ul-Zuha’.
Id-ul-Zuha, the festival of sacrifice, is celebrated with traditional fervor and gaiety in India and all over the world. The festival is an ode to the virtues of devotion, faith and sacrifice and inspires feelings of brotherhood, compassion and unity.
I hope that the festivities will strengthen the spirit of generosity and bring people closer to one another.
May the noble ideals of Id-ul-Zuha enrich our lives with peace and harmony and bring prosperity to our country."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 404
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage over 176.47 Crore
More than 26 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 176.47 Crore  today. More than 26 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 1.94 Crore  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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|
Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10401091
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
9960083
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
4110185
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18408618
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17429708
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
6033480
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
54245330
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
24671636
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
551066647
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
439821026
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
202152510
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
179193735
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
126309207
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
111628954
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
9353902
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
962583403
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
782705142
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
19497567
|
|
Total
|
|
1761575119
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
|
|
Date: 23rd February, 2022 
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
87
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
2401
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
16529
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
147
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
3201
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
24322
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
139567
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
758193
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
182043
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1055390
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
28569
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
222635
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
22596
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
139481
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
93212
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
373009
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
2181301
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
134063
|
|
Total
|
|
2688373
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Prime Minister's Office
The aviation sector is bringing people closer and boosting national progress: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the increase in number of airports as domestic air passenger movement touches 4.45 lakhs, a new high post covid.
Quoting a tweet by Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“More airports and better connectivity…the aviation sector is bringing people closer and boosting national progress.”
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 199.71 Cr
Over 3.79 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,40,760
20,044 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.48%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 4.40%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 199.71 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,62,86,177 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.79 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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|
Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,04,10,235
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1,00,78,887
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
59,98,970
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,84,27,251
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1,76,50,740
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
1,14,03,738
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
3,79,06,419
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
2,60,53,347
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
6,08,19,753
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
5,00,42,100
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
55,88,45,434
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
50,56,35,952
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
52,49,138
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
20,35,60,888
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
19,45,03,378
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
38,26,893
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
12,73,54,636
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
12,15,36,569
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
2,78,57,110
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
5,43,35,849
|
|
Total
|
|
1,99,71,61,438
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,40,760. Active cases now constitute 0.32% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.48%. 18,301 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,30,63,651.
20,044 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,17,895 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 86.90 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 4.40% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 4.80%.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds first ever goods train reaching Manipur’s Rani Gaidinliu Railway Station
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the first ever goods train that reached Rani Gaidinliu Railway Station in Manipur’s Tamenglong district and said that Manipur’s connectivity will be enhanced and commerce will be boosted.
In response to a tweet by the Minister of Development of North Eastern Region , Shri G Kishan Reddy, the Prime Minister said;
"Transformation of the Northeast continues.
Manipur’s connectivity will be enhanced and commerce will be boosted. Wonderful products from the state can travel all over the nation."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 114 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 14.68 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
|
|

|
|
SUPPLIED
|
|
1,14,44,05,215
|
|
BALANCE AVAILABLE
|
|
14,68,60,146
More than114crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than14.68Cr balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 37.07 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 1.66 Cr balance and unutilized doses still available with States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
More than 37.07 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through all sources and a further 23,80,000 doses are in the pipeline.
Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 35,40,60,197 doses .
More than 1.66 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered.
Ministry of Defence
Exercise Aviaindra-18
The second edition of Exercise Aviaindra, a Biennial Air Force level exercise between Indian and the Russian Federation, was conducted from 17 Sep 18 to
28 Sep 18. The aim of the exercise was to formulate and validate use of airpower in anti-terrorist operation in a bilateral scenario.
The exercise which was conducted at Lipetsk, Russia began with interaction of the Indian contingent with their Russian counterparts. The aim of the exercise was to learn best practices from one another and it also includes simulator training. The exercise included briefing on Aerospace safety and anti-terrorist air operations.